Avionics Engineer
Looking to apply your hardware skills to real flight platforms? Our partner company in Zurich is expanding its team and is looking for a Junior Avionics Engineer. If you bring a foundational background in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering along with practical skills in PCB design and hardware testing, this role offers a collaborative environment to take on real technical responsibility. Apply now to join the hardware team.
Zurich, Zürich
per 03.08.2026 oder nach Absprache
Full time, Full-time, 40 hours per week
Staffing
Possibility to work remote
About the role
As a Junior Avionics Engineer, you will provide hands-on support in developing advanced avionics platforms. You will work within a dynamic team of eight, bridging the gap between hardware design and embedded software integration.
Work tasks
- Hardware Design & PCB Layout: Develop and design flight computer hardware and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts using Altium or KiCad, including the preparation of manufacturing files.
- Automated Test Scripts: Write and execute test software and scripts in Python, C/C++, or Bash to validate avionics devices on Linux test benches.
- Commissioning & Lab Troubleshooting: Perform systematic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and functional testing on electronic assemblies in the lab using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Embedded Software Integration: Install, configure, and flash embedded C/C++ software onto the developed hardware components and microcontrollers.
- Flight Operations Support: Provide hands-on assistance with flight testing preparation, system setup, and telemetry monitoring in the field.
We are looking for
- Experience: Hands-on hardware development experience (avionics, automotive, or robotics) within a professional corporate environment.
- PCB Design: Solid proficiency in board layout using Altium or KiCad, along with hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Testing & Linux: Experience writing scripts (Python, C/C++, or Bash) for automated hardware validation within a Linux environment.
- Lab & Interfaces: Comfortable using laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, JTAG) and a solid understanding of serial protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
- Languages & Mindset: Fluent in English; a proactive, structured, and completely independent way of working.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Embedded C/C++: Practical knowledge of programming microcontrollers (e.g., STM32).
- Flight Operations: Initial exposure to flight testing, setup, or telemetry monitoring.
- German: Good command of German is a plus.
Our recruitment process
- Online Logic and Personality Test
- First phone call
- Online interview with our Recruitment Team
- Online interview with the Hiring Managers
- On-site meet & greet
- Welcome to Academic Work!
Hast du Fragen zu dieser Position?
Für Fragen wende dich bitte an das Recruiting-Team unter zurich@academicwork.ch und gib dabei folgende Referenznummer an: DY02B6
